Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in The Frenches
We bring a hog roast for the crew across The Frenches and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Base catering
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Music video days
Film set catering for The Frenches
About our film set catering in The Frenches
Rural and period locations near The Frenches can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. On the menu are halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater music video days and rural locations.
Near The Frenches, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Travel to The Frenches
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By late September, sunset near The Frenches is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Label the alternatives clearly
We pack away straight after service.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Occasions we serve in The Frenches
It copes with schedule changes.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in The Frenches and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Farm and estate locations
- Extended shoot days
- Music video days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Historic houses near The Frenches include Mottisfont Abbey (3.1 miles north) and Landford Manor (3.2 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- Shelter for crew
- One contact for the day
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Shooting in The Frenches: unit bases and access
The Frenches is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in The Frenches, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 2.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
We cater shoots across the SO51 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Shootash (1 mile east), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), West Wellow (2 miles south-west), East Wellow (2 miles south) and Blackhill (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Romsey Extra (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in The Frenches
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price or the cost guide.
FAQs for The Frenches
Do you come out to small places like The Frenches?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to The Frenches?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Do you need much space at base?
Usually, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We will agree it with your location manager.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That’s exactly how we work.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away